These are the most popular places for rock climbing in N.J.

Even though it is November, there is still time to take in New Jersey's outdoors before the winter chills set in. Hiking, paddling, fishing: Those are all activities that have long been popular in the Garden State.

Now, rock climbing is becoming common as well. From scaling sheer rock faces to scrambling across large boulders, here are some popular climbing spots in New Jersey.

A growing sport

Rock Climbing is surging in popularity in New Jersey according to Joey Vulpis, the owner of Northeast Mountain Guiding & Outdoor Adventures and the author of a forthcoming guidebook called "Garden State Climbing."

Vulpis said that the growth of indoor rock climbing gyms across the state has translated to more climbers heading outdoors.

Still in season

Temperatures may be cooling off, but Vulpis said that there is still time to explore New Jersey's climbing areas.

Vulpis said that climbing is good as long as the rocks stay warm enough; in New Jersey that means the climbing season typically runs until Thanksgiving.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

The iconic federal park slit between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, offers a variety of climbing. Vulpis calls the water gap the "best climbing in [New Jersey.]"

Vulpis specifically pointed to the park's multi-pitch climbing, a type of climbing that has climbers switch between multiple routes on their way up a rock face.

He added that this is the only "true multi-pitch area" in the state, pointing out that climbing routes typically need to be at least 200 feet long to require multiple ropes.

Rick's Rocks

Within the Delaware Water Gap NRA, on the New Jersey side in Hardwick Township, is a place called Rick's Rocks. The area is in the North end of the park. Vulpis calls it a "fun place" that is typically a day trip.

Vulpis said the area is popular for top rope climbing, a type of climbing in which a climbers rope is anchor to the top of the climb.